Mayoral Hopeful Drops Out

December 7, 1985|By Alan Cherry, Staff writer

LAUDERHILL — Frank Roberts, the 55-year-old Inverrary man who spent the past 23 years posing as a senator to get preferential treatment from airlines, hotels and other businesses, has decided to drop out of the March mayoral race.

Roberts cited health reasons for not continuing his quest to be mayor. He declined to describe his health problems, but said his condition was a ``minor physical problem easily taken care of if taken care of soon.``

Last month, it was reported Roberts had written a manuscript about his adventures as a non-existent senator who had garnered many of the perks businesses frequently offer politicians and the famous.

During the summer, Roberts opened a campaign account and announced his intention to challenge Mayor David Kaminsky for the office. City Council President Buddy Clark also has opened a campaign account for the mayoral race.